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Employer hub
Working with Employers
At OCSW, we work alongside employers to support skills development, create opportunities and help build a strong local workforce.
We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We listen to what you need and shape our training around your business. As a smaller provider, we are able to be flexible, responsive and focused on delivering high-quality provision that works in practice.
Our Purpose
The Employer Hub brings together training, support and local insight to help businesses grow and develop their workforce.
We link closely with local and national priorities, making sure employers can access the right training and individuals can move into meaningful roles.
Our Skills Offer
We offer a range of training options to support your workforce:
Apprenticeships - designed around your business needs
Skills Bootcamps - short, targeted training to build key skills
Bespoke training - tailored programmes for your staff
Funded or free training - where available
Qualifications - supporting development and progression
We will work with you to understand what’s needed and put the right training in place.
Training programmes ‘made to measure’ for your organisation.
Looking for a training programme tailored to the needs of your organisation? Our bespoke training solutions are designed to support employers and industry sectors with flexible, made-to-measure learning opportunities. We work closely with organisations to develop customised training packages for employees and volunteers, adding real value through industry-specific courses across sectors such as retail, health and social care, and early years education and care.
We also offer essential workforce training, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding. Our team can help ensure your workforce is equipped to meet the changing needs of your organisation, and we provide free advice and guidance to identify the best training solutions for your business.
To find out more or arrange an appointment with a member of our team, call 01752 660713 today.
Our Approach
Training built with you, not just for you
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our codesign process ensures that the training your staff receive is directly applicable to their daily roles and your long-term business goals.
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Bespoke Curriculum Development: We collaborate with you to build unique packages for employees or volunteers, ensuring every module adds genuine value to your organisation.
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Sector-Specific Specialisms: We develop industry-led training for diverse sectors, including Healthcare & Social Care, Early Years, Retail, and Education or Social Enterprise..
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Workforce Essentials: Ensure your team is compliant and confident with codesigned modules in Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity.
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The Power of Empowerment: By involving your team in high-quality, relevant learning, you aren't just filling a skills gap—you are increasing staff retention and fostering a culture of excellence.
Supported Internships and Workforce Support
We are committed to helping more people into work and supporting inclusive employment.
Supported Internships - helping young people gain real work experience
Apprenticeship support - guidance throughout the process
Employer training - supporting staff development and retention
We stay involved throughout to make sure things run smoothly for both you and the learner.
Why Work With Us?
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Smaller, more responsive provider
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Personal approach
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Training shaped around employers
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Strong local links
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Focus on quality delivery
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We aim to keep things straightforward and get the right outcomes.
Employer Group
Purpose
Our Employer Group gives businesses the chance to share ideas, influence training and stay connected with local skills development.
Members
The group includes local employers, partners and organisations who want to support skills and employment across the area.
Want to Join?
If you’re interested in being part of the group:
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Get Involved
Attend an Event
We run events and sessions throughout the year, giving employers the chance to network, share ideas and find out what’s available.
Careers and Talent Pipeline
If you’re looking to bring new people into your organisation, we can help you:
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Connect with learners
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Offer work experience or placements
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Promote your opportunities
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Build a future workforce
Apprenticeships
Tailored to meet your needs.
Our apprenticeships are tailored to meet the emergent needs of key sectors, ensuring that both individuals and employers benefit from a workforce equipped for the future.
Apprentices can be existing or new employees, from different levels of education and are not just for teenagers!
Apprenticeships for adults are the perfect route into a new career.